Fertilizer Blending Operator - GROWMARK FS, LLC - Bedford, PA

GROWMARK FS is headquartered in Milford, Delaware with branches in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. GROWMARK FS has about 500 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 13,000 customers. The cooperative does business in seed, agronomy, energy, crop protection, precision agriculture, and custom application. GROWMARK FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Operates the fertilizer blending system and assists in plant production operations in coordination with Location Manager and Area Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Creates fertilizer blends based on work orders provided by office and sales staff for general fertilizer products as well as pesticide combination products.

Assists Location Manager in scheduling production in a systematic fashion to efficiently utilize company products, equipment, and personnel.

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all blending system equipment, including plant compressors and chemical application equipment. Assists Location Manager with coordinating repairs and rebuilding all blending and packaging equipment as needed.

Provides advance notice to Location Manager when raw material inventory levels require attention and minimizes waste.

Loads and unloads products carefully to avoid spills.

Utilizes computer applications as necessary to enhance business processes.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Collects and maintains product samples according to guidelines set forth on general fertilizer and pesticide combination products.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and 1 year or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of operating, maintenance, and repair of equipment, inventory management, production scheduling, and operation records.

Must have the ability to attain and maintain a Mixer Loader or Commercial Applicator’s license.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Continuously exposed or required to:

• Extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.)
• Noisy conditions
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
• May be required to work at varying heights
• Lift 51-70 lbs.
• Required to push heavy objects

Ability to work extended hours.

Ability to travel independently

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.